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The Rubens at the Palace

Hotel

#17 of 551 Wedding venues in Westminster Borough
#2 of 93 Corporate Event venues in Pimlico
  7 reviews  – 
39 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 0PS –
Victoria Station (0.1 mi)
From £500
min. spend
Up to 80
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
European
cuisine
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at The Rubens at the Palace

Rembrandt Suite at The Rubens at the Palace

Rembrandt Suite
Meeting Room
·
Private space
50 seats
80 standing
The Rembrandt Suite offers abundant natural daylight and a fireplace. It is fully air-conditioned and has adjustable lighting together with a remote-controlled drop-down screen, ISDN 2 and analogue telephone lines. The suite is situated on the ground floor of the hotel and is ideal for meetings, seminars and dinners for up to 80 guests.
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Play your own music
from £1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago
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Van Gogh Room at The Rubens at the Palace

Van Gogh Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
40 seats
50 standing
The Van Gogh Room is situated on the ground floor with simulated lighting and is fully air-conditioned. Décor is of a traditional style and the room features an automatic drop-down screen, ISDN 2 and analogue phone lines. The Van Gogh Room can accommodate a maximum of 20 guests in a boardroom layout.
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Play your own music
from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago
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Van Dyke Suite at The Rubens at the Palace

Van Dyke Suite
Function Room
·
Private space
80 seats
150 standing
The Van Dyke Suite is a Function Room in The Rubens at the Palace and a subdividable hotel ballroom defined by a flexible, partitioned layout. Design: The suite presents a traditional hotel-ballroom interior with patterned carpet, teal panelling and framed artwork. The ceiling features crystal chandeliers and recessed downlights that provide warm,...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Play your own music
from £1800 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago
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Van Dyke Room at The Rubens at the Palace

Van Dyke Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
42 seats
60 standing
The Van Dyke Room is situated on the ground floor with simulated lighting and is fully air-conditioned. Décor is of a traditional style. This room features an automatic drop-down screen, ISDN 2 and analogue phone lines. Maximum numbers for an event is 40 based on reception style layout.
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Play your own music
from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago
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Leopard Room at The Rubens at the Palace

Leopard Room
Bar
·
Private space
16 seats
40 standing
Set in the heart of London Victoria, just opposite Buckingham Palace's Royal Mews, The Leopard Room boasts its own private entrance. The Leopard Room provides the ideal setting for a memorable event, with a maximum standing capacity of 40 people or 29 people seated.
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £1500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago
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Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Festive Lunches & Dinners – Christmas Offer 2025/2026

£99 per person

- A glass of prosecco on arrival
- A selection of three-course menus to choose from
- Half a bottle of red or white wine per person
- Tea, coffee and mince pies
- Exclusive use of a private room
- Crackers, party hats and festive novelties
- Printed menus and name place cards
- Bespoke packages available on request
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

4.9
1 recent guest highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.5

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

DH
Darryn H.
Verified review
Drinks Reception · 40 guests · March 2026 · Van Dyke Room

The venue was prompt in replying to my initial enquiry and keeping up to date right up until the event to ensure that all my needs were met. Even when I made some changes, they were accommodating.

I could not fault anything.

5.0
AM
Anna M.
Verified review
Poor communication
2.0
AA
Akua A.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
DW
Dennora W.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1800 min. spend
Van Dyke Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Rembrandt Suite
9:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Van Dyke Suite
9:00 – 23:00
from £1800 min. spend
Van Gogh Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Leopard Room
18:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1800 min. spend
Van Dyke Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Rembrandt Suite
9:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Van Dyke Suite
9:00 – 23:00
from £1800 min. spend
Van Gogh Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Leopard Room
18:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1800 min. spend
Van Dyke Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Rembrandt Suite
9:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Van Dyke Suite
9:00 – 23:00
from £1800 min. spend
Van Gogh Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Leopard Room
18:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1800 min. spend
Van Dyke Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Rembrandt Suite
9:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Van Dyke Suite
9:00 – 23:00
from £1800 min. spend
Van Gogh Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Leopard Room
18:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Friday
9:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1800 min. spend
Van Dyke Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Rembrandt Suite
9:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Van Dyke Suite
9:00 – 23:00
from £1800 min. spend
Van Gogh Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Leopard Room
18:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Saturday
9:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1800 min. spend
Van Dyke Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Rembrandt Suite
9:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Van Dyke Suite
9:00 – 23:00
from £1800 min. spend
Van Gogh Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Leopard Room
18:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Sunday
9:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1800 min. spend
Van Dyke Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Rembrandt Suite
9:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Van Dyke Suite
9:00 – 23:00
from £1800 min. spend
Van Gogh Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Leopard Room
18:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 150
standing
Up to 80
seats
In-house catering
European
cuisine
Parking available
Accommodation available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Rubens at the Palace

The Rubens at the Palace is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

The Rubens at the Palace is a traditional luxury hotel that embodies classic British grandeur through period interiors and historic character.

Venue highlights: The hotel provides period dining rooms and private function suites furnished in a classical style, suitable for formal sit-down meals and afternoon tea. In-house catering presents European menus with halal, vegan and gluten-free options and offers plated or buffet service tailored to private events. On-site accommodation allows hosts to combine an event with overnight stays for organisers or guests.

Best for: Private dining and afternoon tea, corporate dinners and receptions, milestone celebrations that require guest accommodation.

Location: Victoria sits beside Buckingham Palace and the Royal Mews and offers a close cluster of theatres and restaurants for guests to continue the evening.

What guests say: The service is consistently attentive and accommodating when arranging rooms, dining and event details. The afternoon tea and formal dining are delivered with generous portions and polished table service.

Usually booked for
Drinks Reception

Typically for 25-35 guests and costs about £1,300.

"Even when I made some changes, they were accommodating."

- Darryn H. Mar 2026

FAQ

No, clients cannot bring their own drinks or food.

Yes, the venue would be happy to send a proposal for a drinks reception. Please get in touch if you would like to receive this.

Yes, clients can bring a celebration cake, but they must sign a food disclaimer.

No, the venue no longer hosts wedding ceremonies.

Yes, the room can be set up in theatre style.

At The Rubens at the Palace, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Rubens at the Palace:

  • Rembrandt Suite hosting 20 guests: £2280
  • Van Gogh Room hosting 20 guests: £1574.96
  • Van Dyke Room hosting 40 guests: £1270

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Rubens at the Palace is located at 39 Buckingham Palace Road, in Westminster, London. The nearest metro station is Victoria Station.

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